The double helix structure, alias DNA, has been fascinating the scientist all around the world since its disovery in 1953 by the scientists Francis Crick and James Watson. The English infotainment channel, Discovery will be celebrating the 50 anniversary this amazing discovery with a special series DNA- the promise and the price, that premiers on Sunday, 6 April at 7 pm.

The three hour long show will feature emotional true-life stories about the latest genetic developments, opinion from the leading figures in the field and poses some challenging questions for our genetic future, says an official release. The film designed after reviewing specially commissioned international poll, aims to inform the average person about the impact of genetics on his life.

About four years back, after the scientists managed to crack the complex code of the human gene, it has been very easy to assesses the benefits and risks of the genetic revolution. The film presented in form of three series (Monday 7 April 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 am and Saturday 12 April 12 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm) will examines how this single finding has revolutionised the world we live in and where the cutting research of today will take us next.

With help of the Human Genome Project and the gene structured mapped out, scientist have been able to profile the gene combinations that cause major illnesses and suggest options that could probaly help us tailor our healthcare and lifestyles effectively to our own particular gene code.

With 72,000 DNA experiments, including the gene therapy that offers ultimate promise to cure diseases caused by single gene defects, thus the promise of genetic. As for the price, Dr. Stephen Jones will feature in the series discussing the risks of such manupulations. The films, says the release, will also examines the ethical dilemmas surrounding the genetic studies.

The show features interviews and debate from many of the key players in genetics, including comment and insight from Nobel Prize winner Sir John Sulston of the Human Genome Project, Celera- company to introduced a commercial aspect to gene sequencing- head J. Craig Venter, UK geneticists Stephen Jones and author Jeremy Rifkin.